Doncaster Ramblers: SAT 19 AUG. Hathersage Classic. This is a captivating circular 11 miler, starting from Hathersage, south to Hazelford Hall, then Stoke Ford and up to the pub at Bretton for lunch. Then along Hucklow Edge to the steep descent/ascent to Abney Grange and across Abney Moor, down Shatton Lane to the Derwent and back to Hathersage. Starting point: Meet in the car park at Hathersage. Grid reference: SK232814. Nearest postcode: S32 1AN. Start time: 10:00. Strenuous 11 miles / 17.7 km. Contact details: David Gadd. Telephone: 07841 254095. Additional notes: This is a circular walk. TUES 22 AUG. A Little Bit Up and a Little Bit Down - a Grindleford Circular. A popular walk starting at Grindleford Station and following a route up pretty Padley Gorge, along Millstone Edge and into Hathersage for lunch. The afternoon walk is a leisurely walk back alongside the River Derwent to Grindleford. A couple of steady climbs in the morning but nothing too daunting. Starting point: Grindleford Station (good parking).. Grid reference: SK251788. Nearest postcode: S32 2HY. Start time: 10:00. Moderate 10 miles / 16.1 km. Contact details. Chris Holliday. Telephone: 07979 920975. Additional notes: This is a circular walk.

Norfolk Arms Ringinglow Walking Group, SAT 19 AUG. Stanage Edge. A fairly challenging 2 hour walk along the top of Stanage. Meet in the pub at 9.0 to register and for tea/coffee. Lunch provided. Cost of the walk is £10, payable to the pub. See http://www.norfolkarms.com/ringinglow-walks.php or call 07950962027 for more information.

The Yorkshire Ramblers’ Club: welcomes hillwalkers interested in extending their range. Club cottages in Lakes and Dales. Year-round meets across Britain and overseas. Next few weekend meets are Ullswater and Hathersage. Longer May meet in NW Scotland then Wyoming in August. Try yrc.org.uk, facebook.com/yrcuk, membership@yrc.org.uk (Helen) or Michael 07814010165.

SUMMER WALKS BY TRAIN, Walkers are being invited to discover the South and West Yorkshire countryside using public transport over the summer on a series of eleven railway rambles with the Penistone Line Partnership. Most walks follow public rights of way between stations along the Penistone Line linking Sheffield, Barnsley, Penistone and Huddersfield and all are accessible by departing from SHEFFIELD and MEADOWHALL stations on Saturdays. Some walks also take place in North Nottinghamshire and Lincolnshire. All are welcome, the walks are free but fares apply. A free leaflet is available by text to 07908 - 450444. WEBSITE: www.southpenninesrail.co.uk www.penline.co.uk

Discovering Longshaw guided walks, every WED and SUN from Longshaw Visitor Centre at 11am, about 2 hours on a variety of routes. Drop in and they’re free.

Sheffield 40s Walking Group, (part of Ramblers) arranges weekly Saturday and Sunday walks of between 5 and 15 miles, monthly socials and also weekend walking trips. Details of each walk, social and weekend at www.s40wg.org

Sheffield 20s and 30s Walking Group: (part of Ramblers) arranges walks of varying lengths every week on Saturday and Sunday. Open to all. The group isn’t just about walking - join them for regular socials, weekends away and lots of new friends. Visit www.sheffieldwalkinggroup.org.uk for more info.